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V243 KMY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,966 mi
Last recorded149,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 KMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 149,966 miles

o/s/f suspention arm worn

Fail 1 Jun 2017 149,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f suspention arm worn

Pass 24 May 2016 144,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 141,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 134,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 128,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 122,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 115,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 109,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 101,924 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 95,845 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,098 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V243 KMY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V243 KMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V243 KMY registered?

V243 KMY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V243 KMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 KMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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